dryerladyI am a 74 year old gal. Have had an aortic valve replacement 4 years ago. Feel fine, I thought. No apparent symptoms but blood level of 6.3 prior to taking Kalexate for three days. Did not hear from cardiologist so maybe my blood level is back within normal range. How do I keep it there? Seeing this Dr this week.
Just found out I have hyperkalemia. How come I have no symptoms? Need list of foods to avoid?
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- 5 Dec 2011 by dryerlady
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- hyperkalemia, prosthetic heart valves, blood disorders, kalexate, food
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5 Dec 2011
Hyperkalemia is higher-than-normal levels of potassium in the blood. Hyperkalemia often has no symptoms. Limiting the amount of potassium in the diet and reducing or avoiding potassium supplements will also help. Sometimes diuretics are prescribed if necessary.
Here are a few links including foods high in potassium.
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/002413.htm
http://www.drugs.com/enc/hyperkalemia.html
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Thank you Suzanne66. Went to the sites and received a great deal of needed info. You have been very helpful.